Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was “not going to happen” after surgery
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Carlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
Carlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
Would Ferrari have won even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired? Their drivers thought so – and so did Sergio Perez. Here’s what the data reveals.
The stewards’ explanation of Fernando Alonso’s penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an “extraordinary” manoeuvre.
Peugeot has abandoned the unusual concept behind its 9X8 hypercar which has raced without a rear wing since its introduction two years ago.
Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
Just over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
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Alex Palou won IndyCar’s Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge in emphatic fashion, leading Scott McLaughlin home by six seconds in the 20-lap final.
Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou won IndyCar’s two heat races at The Thermal Club, meaning they will share the front row of the grid for the final.
Lando Norris said he appreciated his team mate giving up a podium finish in his home race for him when McLaren ordered the pair to swap positions.
The Sauber team apologised to their drivers after suffering more problems during their pit stops in today’s Australian Grand Prix.
Did Fernando Alonso deserve the drive-through penalty he was given for slowing in front of George Russell shortly before the Mercedes driver crashed?
Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes performed completely differently at Albert Park to earlier rounds before he retired from the race.
Fernando Alonso has fallen two places in the finishing positions for the Australian GP after the stewards penalised him for his driving prior to George Russell’s crash.
Sergio Perez is convinced Ferrari would have won the Australian Grand Prix even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired.
Charles Leclerc admits he doubts he would have been able to challenge team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr for victory in the Australian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso has been summoned to the stewards as data from his car indicated he slowed abruptly before George Russell crashed behind him.
Carlos Sainz Jnr joked he’ll encourage rivals to have their appendices removed after winning his first race since surgery two weeks ago.
Carlos Sainz Jnr led a Ferrari one-two to win the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retired in the early laps with a brake problem.
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